Art Scholarships

Art Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. The RGS Art Department is a truly vibrant place, providing artists with exceptional opportunities to develop their talents, under the right combination of technical instruction and guidance, together with the freedom to express themselves.

• Candidates will be asked to produce a portfolio of work which reflects the strength and depth of their personal artistic interests beyond the normal school curriculum

• There will be an assessment process involving practical tasks and an interview with the Head of Art

Drama Scholarships

Drama Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. RGS has a superb track record of helping committed pupils reach their goals; that often means reaching acting schools, including LIPA. Past pupils have then gone on to forge professional careers in all aspects of the Performing Arts.

Aspiring actors will have wide opportunities to take part in performances throughout their RGS careers. Drama is taught to all pupils in Years Seven and Eight, then through Year Nine, GCSE and A Level. LAMDA teaching and examinations are also available at RGS Worcester.

• Pupils will be invited in for a full day of workshops and performances as part of the assessment

Design Technology and Textiles Scholarships

These Scholarships are offered at 13+ and Sixth Form. The DT Department at RGS has an extraordinary track record of producing students who go to the very top in engineering, design, fashion and textiles.

Ten pupils have won prestigious Arkwright Scholarships in the past six years alone. Arkwright Engineering Scholarships are the most esteemed Scholarship scheme of their type in the United Kingdom. Our pupils win external design competitions with an array of inventive and technically proficient work, as well as producing three electronic cars that race in the Greenpower national racing series. RGS also hosts the Young Fashion Designer of the Year (Midlands) and the School regularly has pupils in the finals of this competition as well as achieving success at National level in the Fashion Icon competition.

• Candidates will be asked to produce a portfolio of work which reflects the strength and depth of their interests in Design Technology or Textiles, beyond the normal school curriculum. Such a portfolio might contain work from a wide range of skill areas

• There will be an assessment process involving practical tasks and an interview with the Head of Design Technology and/or Textiles

Music Scholarships

Music Scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and Sixth Form. The scope for performance for musicians at the School covers an extraordinarily wide spectrum of styles and genres, with many ensembles from which to choose.

There is a major concert at the end of every term, plus Jazz evenings, Year Group concerts and an annual Cathedral Choral Concert every March. Scholars receive guidance and mentoring from our Music Department throughout their time at RGS – including conducting lessons when appropriate.

• As a guide we would expect 11+ candidates to have achieved Grade Four or above, 13+ candidates to have achieved Grade Five or above and Sixth Form candidates to be at Grade Seven or Eight in their principal instrument

• Pupils at the above standard will be invited in for an audition which will include sight reading and performances on at least two instruments (or at least one instrument and singing)

11+ and 13+ Focus Sport Scholarships

For aspiring athletes who show outstanding potential and proven ability in two or more of the School’s Focus Sports: Boys (Rugby, Football, Cricket) and Girls (Hockey, Netball, Cricket).

Applicants are assessed across a range of aptitudes as well as through their performance and ability in specific Sports. In certain cases, exceptional talent in Sports other than the School’s Focus Sports may be considered on the understanding that award holders will be expected to show full commitment to the School’s Focus Sports.

Successful candidates are likely to be playing or training at the following levels or higher in their chosen Sport(s), although this is not a requirement or a guarantee for a Scholarship:

• 11+ : Ranked in the top 10% of peer group for athleticism and a strong A team or Club player
• 13+ : County, Regional or equivalent level

‘Focus Sport’ Scholars at 11+ and 13+ entry are expected to commit to the School’s programme of regular sports fixtures in the Focus Sports. They will be monitored to ensure continued commitment to the School’s Sports Programme, whilst working with County, Regional or National external bodies to support each pupil.

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16+ Sport Scholarships

This Scholarship can be awarded in any single Sport.

• For individuals who perform at a Franchise, Regional or National level

The Sport offered might be one of our Focus Sports (Rugby, Football, Cricket, Rowing, Hockey, Netball) or our Representative Sports (Athletics, Cross Country, Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian, Golf or Tennis). However, we also welcome applications from pupils who excel in any other sports, we want to recognise and support any pupil who is achieving at the highest level. As evidence of this, some of our recent leavers have won international honours in Archery, Athletics, Judo, Women’s Rugby and all benefited from our Elite Athletic Development Programme.

Pupils interested in a 16+ Scholarship should complete an application form, stating the standard at which they are currently performing and include appropriate supporting references from suitably qualified coaching staff. All successful applicants will then be invited to attend a separate interview and/or selection day.

Click here to find out more about our Athlete Development Programme (ADP)